Wyoming Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment Program

Loan Repayment for Physicians, Dentists and Allied Health Providers practicing in underserved areas in Wyoming

Program Purpose

The intent of the program is to enhance the ability of medically underserved Wyoming communities to recruit and retain healthcare professionals.


Program Administration

The program is administered by the Office of Rural Health, Rural and Frontier Health Division, Wyoming Department of Health.  It is authorized and funded by the State of Wyoming.  Program requirements are established by W.S. 9-2-118 and 9-2-119 (See Statutes).  The program Rules are promulgated through the Wyoming Department of Health (See Rules). 


Are you Eligible to Apply?

See Provider Eligibility.


Frequently Asked Questions

The most common questions about the loan repayment program.  


Links to other programs


 

New Round of Funding!!

On-line Application and New Application Round Coming Summer 2008.

Monitor this site for the latest information.


Program Contact Information   

Wyoming Office of Rural Health
Rural and Frontier Health Division
6101 Yellowstone Rd., Ste. 510
Cheyenne, WY  82002
Office:  (307) 777-2930
Fax:      (307) 777-8545

Program contact:
Jeff Hopkins, Healthcare Recruitment and
Workforce Specialist
307-777-2930; jeff.hopkins@health.wyo.gov

Keri Wagner, Administrative Assistant
307-777-6512; keri.wagner1@health.wyo.gov

Deputy Administrator, Rural and Frontier Health Division:
Sharla Allen, M.S.H.A.
307-777-7293; sharla.allen@health.wyo.gov

 


 

Past Awards!

Click here for a list of past awards.


Benefits and Conditions

The program repays qualifying applicants for costs of eligible educational loans in return for a commitment to practice in an underserved area in Wyoming for a minimum of three years.

The current funding formula is:

  • Up to $30,000 each year for three (3) years for a total up to $90,000 for physicians and dentists. 
  • Up to $10,000 each year for three (3) years for a total up to $30,000 for allied healthcare professionals.  As of July 1, 2006, there is no longer a cash match requirement for allied health providers.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page and Eligibility page for more information.